Hardik Pandya might have been the answer but he's had injuries and his red-ball game has not progressed. The demise of Bhuvneshwar Kumar has left India short of that type of bowler too, even though Shardul Thakur does swing the ball. Ravichandran Ashwin should have played at Headingley and he must play at The OvalAt Headingley, England swung the ball round corners. Skilful as India's seam bowlers are they did not swing the ball at all. Kohli is not sure whether to play or leave and whether to set himself for the inswinger or not.
Source: Daily Mail August 29, 2021 21:32 UTC